Caturvimsati Tirthankara

The Caturvimsati Tirthankara refers to the 24 spiritual teachers in Jainism who have achieved liberation and serve as role models for spiritual progress. "Caturvimsati" means twenty-four, "Tirthankara" translates to "ford-maker," symbolizing those who have revitalized the Jain teachings and helped others cross the cycle of birth and death. Each Tirthankara attained perfect knowledge (kevala jñana) and helped establish key principles of Jainism, such as non-violence and truth. Their stories and teachings guide followers toward spiritual liberation (moksha).